Biden Government Grants $4.3B Climate Funds

The Facts

• The US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Monday declared $4.3B in funding for local, community-driven climate action projects of 25 recipients in 30 states.

• Besides helping forest management and household energy efficiency, among other areas, the funds will reportedly bolster action towards local sustainability goals.

• The Biden administration believes these new funds would reduce greenhouse emissions cumulatively by roughly two percentage points by 2030.